2012 Yiliang earthquakes
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On 7 September 2012, a series of earthquakes occurred in Yiliang County, Zhaotong, Yunnan. The two main shocks occurred at 11:19 and 12:16 China Standard Time (03:19 and 04:16 UTC). The earthquakes left 81 people dead and 821 injured.[6] According to the officials, at least 100,000 people were evacuated and more than 20,000 houses were damaged.[7][8][9]
Quick Facts UTC time, ISC event ...
UTC time | Multiplet earthquake: |
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A: 2012-09-07 03:19:42 | |
B: 2012-09-07 03:58:00 | |
C: 2012-09-07 04:06:03 | |
D: 2012-09-07 04:16:30 | |
E: 2012-09-07 05:12:48 | |
ISC event | |
A: 601696464 | |
USGS-ANSS | |
A: ComCat | |
B: ComCat | |
C: ComCat | |
D: ComCat | |
E: ComCat | |
Local date | 7 September 2012 (2012-09-07) |
Local time | |
A: 11:19 CST | |
D: 04:16 CST | |
Magnitude | Doublet earthquake: |
A: 5.5 Mww[1] | |
B: 4.8 mb[2] | |
C: 4.2 mb [3] | |
D: 5.3 Mwc[4] | |
E: 4.7 mb [5] | |
Depth | A: 10.0 km (6.2 mi)
B: 10.0 km (6.2 mi) C: 10.0 km (6.2 mi) D: 10.0 km (6.2 mi) E: 15.0 km (9.3 mi) |
Epicenter | 27.582°N 103.990°E / 27.582; 103.990 |
Areas affected | China |
Casualties | 81 killed, 821 injured[6] |
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